All Dog Breeds >>Appearance of Black and Tan Coonhound
Eyes are hazel to brown Ears are extremely long, wide, and thin, set low and far back on the dog's head, hanging well down the neck. Their black and tan markings are similar to the Doberman Pinscher and the Rottweiler but have key distinguishing differences from these breeds. The most prominent are the long tails and ears, and their loud, baying bark. Legs are long in proportion to the body length, muscular and finely modelled. The tail is set slightly below the natural line of the back, strongly tapered, and carried at a right angle, when the dog is alert or excited. 23 to 27 inches (58 to 69 cm) at the shoulder 8 to 10 inches (20 to 25 cm) head (back of skull to tip of nose) 65 to 130 pounds (29 to 59 kg) Males are typically larger and heavier boned than females.
Black and Tan Coonhound Training
The Black and Tan Coonhound is moderately easy to train. He learns new commands at the average rate. He is neither difficult nor easy to train.
Black and Tan Coonhound Shedding
The short coat of the Black and Tan Coonhound only requires an occasional brushing. But because he sheds you may find yourself brushing him once or twice a week to remove loose hair. (What you get out with a brush doesn't fall out in your home!)
Black and Tan Coonhound Grooming
The medium-length coat of the Bernese Mountain Dog only requires an occasional brushing. But because he sheds excessively you may find yourself brushing him daily to remove loose hair. (What you get out with a brush doesn't fall out in your home!)